Austria, Empire period. Very rare table clock with automata. Circa 1805-10.

Vienna 1800-1810. A marvelous and rare mantel/table clock from the early Viennese Empire period with automata, in an intact condition, signed on the case by Sigmund Wald, Uhrmacher in Wien. The case is made of mahogany wood with intact bronze applications in a refined Empire style. The dial is made of enamel and chiseled brass. The mechanism repeats hours and half-hours. On the hour, the figure (a blacksmith) moves his hammer and strikes the anvil (see video at the bottom of the page to appreciate the sound and automatism). In working order and serviced. Dimensions: 25 cm wide, 44 cm high, and 12.5 cm deep. In accordance with the stipulations of the New Cultural Heritage Code, the selling company provides a detailed written photographic guarantee of originality and provenance of the sold items concurrently with the sale. The data used to describe the works and subsequently contained in the written guarantees are express determinations resulting from accurate and documented technical/historical/artistic investigations, including expert appraisals. Watch a video with the clock in action. Click on the following link: principessasissi.com/fotonuove/pendolaautomivideo.mp4 Our gallery of antique clocks. Click on the following link: Principessa Sissi ® antichità. Galleria d'alto antiquariato in Udine Our gallery of the early Viennese Empire: Principessa Sissi ® antichità. Galleria d'alto antiquariato in Udine